When it comes to a professional network, the majority of people feel as though their network is inadequate and ineffective for their goals. If you didn’t know, an outstanding 85% of new job hires come from personal connections, and 74% of new partnerships start with founders that already knew each other for at least 3 years. Here are the main benefits of expanding your professional network:

• The more people you know, the more opportunities you'll have.
• A larger network means more opportunities to gain guidance and access to mentors.
• Networks provide support when times are rough.
• More access to influential people means more access to career tips and tricks.
• The more people you know, the higher your perceived status.

In this course, we're going to talk about how you can grow and improve your professional network today. We’ll cover how you can:

• Build your first relationships and start your network
• Develop the right skills to talk and interact with people
• Look beyond your company to evolve your skills, career, and relationships in your industry
• Raise your profile and take leadership roles at work
• Grow your influence using tools and platforms online